Abbeyleix Heritage House, Abbeyleix, Co Laois Abbeyleix Heritage House in the Old North National School,  interprets the Planned Estate Town of the de Vesci Landlords, once home to the Abbeyleix Carpet Factory, where a number of hand-tufted carpets were made for the state rooms of the Titanic ship.

Ballaghmore Castle, Dublin Road, Borris-in-Ossory, Co Laois Situated between Roscrea and Borris-on-Ossory, Ballaghmore Castle was built in 1480 by the Gaelic Chieftain MacGiollaphadraig (now called Fitzpatrick), meaning son of the servant of Patrick. Lords of Upper Ossory. They defended North Munster, strategically placed as they were on the old Irish Road. A Sheela-na-Gig carved in stone is on the front facing wall, a pagan fertility symbol to ward off evil. Set in the Irish midlands in Co. Laois, it is the perfect setting for a relaxing rural break in luxurious and historic surroundings.

Emo Court, Emo, Co Laois Emo Court is a country villa designed by architect James Gandon (1743-1823), best known for his great public buildings, including the Custom House and the Four Courts in Dublin. The house is a magnificent example of the neo-Classical style, reflecting the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.

Heywood Gardens,  Ballinakill, Co Laois Heywood Gardens Completed in 1912, the property consists of gardens, lakes, woodland and architectural features. It was transferred to State ownership in November 1993 from the Salesian Fathers who had taken care of it since 1941. The formal Gardens form the centre-piece of the property and were designed by the famous architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944).Located 7km southeast from Abbeyleix, off R432 to Ballinakill, in the grounds of Heywood Community School.

Mountmellick Museum, Mountmellick, Co Laois Mountmellick Museum officially opened its doors in October 2003. The main focus of the Museum is to conserve and display original pieces of Mountmellick Work (Embroidery) and to protect the memory of Mountmellick’s rich Quaker industrial past. The Museum is situated on the banks of the River Owenass giving visitors a chance to glimpse at the inspiration behind the designs used.

Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum, Portlaoise, Co Laois is a unique attraction in Co. Laois, Ireland and aims to tell the story of the families who lived and died within the Famine Workhouse walls before, during and after the Great Famine. The Museum uses guided and self-guided tours combined with various exhibits to explain the socio-economic conditions which led to the establishment of this and other Workhouses.

Stradbally Steam Museum, Portlaoise, Co Laois Owners of Stradbally Steam Museum are also operators of Stradbally Narrow Gauge Railway. The society houses contain many steam, fire and farm engines in the museum. These include a Land Rover Fire Engine, which was stationed at Stradbally fire station in approximately 1950. A Guinness loco Engine is also displayed, which was used around the Guinness Brewery streets over 50 years ago and there is even a home-made steam tractor.

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